Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 26, 2026

At Loved by Ellie, privacy matters.

This website is a place for stories, reflections, and conversations about the things that stay with us. We believe the information you share with us deserves the same care.

This Privacy Policy explains what information Loved by Ellie collects, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. About Loved by Ellie

Loved by Ellie is an independently operated editorial publication based in the Philippines.

The website publishes personal essays, reflections, and editorial content about women, culture, money, class, personal growth, and everyday life.

For privacy-related questions or requests, you may contact us at:

subscriptions@lovedbyellie.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website.

Information you provide voluntarily

When you subscribe to The Circle, our email newsletter, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide through the subscription form.

If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and the information included in your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected through website analytics and related technologies.

Depending on your browser settings and our analytics configuration, this may include:

  • Pages visited and interactions with the website.
  • Approximate geographic location.
  • Device and browser information.
  • Referral sources.
  • Technical identifiers and cookie-related information.

We use this information to understand how visitors discover and interact with Loved by Ellie.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • Delivering The Circle newsletter.
  • Sending the reflection printable and other resources requested by subscribers.
  • Sharing new essays, editorial letters, and occasional publication updates.
  • Responding to inquiries.
  • Understanding website performance and readership.
  • Maintaining website functionality and security.
  • Meeting applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell personal information.

We do not currently use advertising pixels for targeted advertising.

4. The Circle Newsletter

The Circle is Loved by Ellie’s email newsletter.

When you subscribe, you agree to receive emails that may include personal letters, new essays, reflections, and occasional publication updates.

Newsletter subscriptions are managed through MailerLite, our email marketing service provider.

MailerLite processes subscriber information on our behalf to manage subscriptions, deliver emails, and provide reporting about newsletter activity.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Unsubscribing stops future marketing and editorial newsletter messages. Certain records may be retained where necessary to honor unsubscribe requests or comply with applicable obligations.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Loved by Ellie uses Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor interactions.

Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies, depending on how it is configured.

These technologies help us understand which pages are visited, how readers find the website, and how the publication can be improved.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential analytics cookies or similar technologies, we will seek that consent before using them.

6. Third-Party Services

Loved by Ellie uses third-party services to operate and maintain the publication.

These include:

WordPress and Elementor Pro
Used to manage and display website content.

MailerLite
Used to manage newsletter subscriptions and deliver email communications.

Google Analytics
Used to understand website traffic and engagement.

Google Search Console
Used to monitor how the website appears and performs in Google Search.

Rank Math
Used to manage search engine optimization settings and website metadata.

These services may process information in accordance with their respective privacy policies and the services we have enabled.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website, deliver newsletters, maintain security, or provide requested services.

We may also disclose information when required by applicable law or a valid legal process.

We do not sell or rent subscriber email addresses to third parties.

8. International Data Processing

Loved by Ellie operates from the Philippines.

Some service providers may process or store information in other countries.

Where applicable, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information transferred internationally receives appropriate protection under relevant data protection requirements.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal obligations.

Newsletter subscriber information is generally retained while a subscription remains active.

When you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will handle the relevant information in accordance with applicable law and any records necessary to honor your preferences.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of personal information.
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
  • Object to certain uses of your information.
  • Request information about how your data is processed.
  • Exercise other rights provided by applicable privacy laws.

To submit a request, contact:

subscriptions@lovedbyellie.com

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

You may also have the right to raise concerns with an appropriate data protection authority.

11. Children’s Privacy

Loved by Ellie is intended for a general adult readership and is not directed toward children under 18.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children.

If we become aware that a child has provided personal information without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation.

12. Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information.

However, no website, email service, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. External Links

Our articles and newsletters may contain links to external websites.

Loved by Ellie is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.

We encourage readers to review the privacy policies of websites they visit.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our publication, services, or legal obligations change.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

15. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:

Loved by Ellie
Independent Editorial Publication
Philippines

Email: subscriptions@lovedbyellie.com

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